LESPECIAL – Live @ Paradise Rock Clvb, Boston (MA) – Fvll Concert (2023)

Lespecial is a genre-defying band known for blending elements of rock, metal, hip-hop, electronic, and world music into a unique and experimental sound. The trio—comprised of Jonny Grusauskas (guitar, vocals, and synths), Luke Bemand (bass), and Rory Dolan (drums)—originated in Connecticut and has gained recognition for their high-energy live performances and innovative approach to songwriting.

Lespecial refuses to adhere to a single genre, seamlessly blending progressive metal riffs, jazz-influenced rhythms, dubstep-style bass drops, and tribal drumming into their tracks. Many of their songs explore complex themes, often using a cinematic or storytelling approach. The band is known for their intricate compositions, which combine heavy grooves with precise musicianship. Their live shows often include improvisational jams, which have helped them develop a dedicated fanbase.

(0:00) Set Set (1:10) Lungs of the Planet (8:49) Snell’s Fleet (16:59) Jackwise (26:11) Banter 1 (27:26) Fear the Djinn (31:58) Banter 2 (32:08) Repeater (38:29) Machine Elf w/Kanika Moore (42:41) Banter 3 (43:28) Rays (48:54) Banter 4 (49:38) Homieverse ~ (52:19) What’s Crappenin ~ (54:20) Donut Ghost House II ~ (59:27) Fruit Wolf Dance (1:08:22) Gallows Hill (1:17:00) Banter 5 (1:18:19) Cannibal Holocaust w/Tommy Weeks & Lee Ross (1:26:59) Banter 6 (1:27:25) Drum Solo (1:33:02) Banter 7 (1:33:24) CHRID (1:36:07) Banter 8 (1:36:45) The Vessel (1:42:55) Banter 9 (1:44:01) Forty Six & 2 w/Kanika Moore (Tool cover) (1:49:48) Banter 10 (1:50:53) They Live (1:58:24) Encore Banter (1:59:05) Tonberry (with When It Rains It Pours segment)

lespecial Band Members: Bass: Luke Bemand Drums: Rory Dolan Guitar: Jonathan Grusauskas